ORLANDO, Fla. — People around Florida are making final preparations as Hurricane Milton continues to move closer to the Sunshine State.
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Channel 9 has crews around the state covering the storm, including at local hardware supply stores.
Stores in our area have seen a steady stream of shoppers who are making sure their hurricane supply kits are stocked.
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Shoppers are also filling their shopping carts at grocery stores around Central Florida.
Bottled water, paper products and nonperishable foods are quickly flying off the shelves.
Read: Hurricane supply checklist: What should you include in your kit?
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